The Routledge Handbook of Youth Physical Activity
Lauren B Sherar, Anna E Chalkley, Trish Gorely, Lorraine A Cale (2020) The Routledge Handbook of Youth Physical Activity. Routledge.
Dr. Anna Chalkley
Senior Research Fellow
- Area
- Faculty of Health Studies
Biography
Dr Anna Chalkley is a Senior Research Fellow in school-based physical activity and knowledge exchange within the Faculty of Health Studies. Anna’s research focuses on the development, implementation and evaluation of school-based physical activity interventions. Anna strongly believes in working at the interface of research, policy and practice in physical activity promotion to ensure that the work she does is impactful and is applicable to the real world. She is particularly interested in the translation of research and how it is used to inform policy and practice.
Anna has acted as an advisor to a range of national and international health promotion agencies (e.g. Public Health England and the World Health Organization) and has served on the
board of directors for the International Society for Physical Activity and
Health. Anna is currently Chair of the World Health
Organization’s Health Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) Europe Network.
Research
Physical Activity and Public Health
Children and Young People's Health
School-based Physical Activity Interventions
Implementation Science
Dissemination and Knowledge Translation
Process Evaluation
Physical Activity Policy
Physical Activity Advocacy
Teacher Education
Primary Education
Professional activities
- Creating Active Schools Team Nomination for Bradford University’s Outstanding Contribution to Business & Community Engagement (1 April 2023)
- Association for Physical Education Conference Poster Prize (1 June 2019)
- Loughborough University Doctoral College Research Student Prize (1 June 2018)
- WHO Physical Activity Unit,
- Chief Medical Officer’s Expert Committee for Physical Activity,
- International Sport and Culture Association’s Health Enhancing Physical Activity Expert Group,
- Children’s Physical Activity Report Card team for England,
- Loughborough University - PhD
- York St John’s College, Leeds University - BSc
- Chester College, Liverpool University - MSc
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise - REFEREE
- Scientific Reports - REFEREE
- European Physical Education Review - REFEREE
- BMJ Open - REFEREE
- International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity - REFEREE
- BMC Public Health - REFEREE
- Evaluation and Program Planning - REFEREE
- SAGE Open - REFEREE
- Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - REFEREE
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - REFEREE
- Children (Basel, Switzerland) - REFEREE
- Health Education Journal - REFEREE
- British Journal Of Sports Medicine - REFEREE
- International Society of Physical Activity and Health , Member
- HEPA Europe Network, Steering Committee
- International Society for Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise, Member
Publications
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Health for All Children
Anna Chalkley & Lauren Sherar (2019) Health for All Children. Oxford University Press.
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Promoting physical activity through schools:a toolkit
Anna Chalkley, Robin Landais (2021) World Health Organzation.
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Introduction: Walking the Talk: Implementing Physically Active Learning and Whole School Physical Activity
Daly-Smith, Andy Brekke Mandelid, Mathias Chalkley, Anna (2024) Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine.
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More People, More Active, More Often for Heart Health – Taking Action on Physical Activity
Shilton, Trevor Bauman, Adrian Beger, Birgit Chalkley, Anna Champagne, Beatriz Elings-Pers, Martina Giles-Corti, Billie Goenka, Shifalika Miller, Mark Milton, Karen Oyeyemi, Adewale Ross, Robert Sallis, James F. Armstrong-Walenczak, Kelcey Salmon, Jo Whitsel, Laurie P. (2024) Global Heart.
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A Nonrandomized Pilot Implementation Trial of the CLASS PAL (Physically Active Learning) Project
(2024) Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine.
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Portuguese School Teachers’ Perceptions of Physically Active Learning
Martins, Clarice Mota, Jorge Santos, José Daly-Smith, Andrew Chalkley, Anna E Singh, Amika Ottesen, Claus Tammelin, Tuija Archbold, Victoria S J Silva, Maria Paula (2024) Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. 9
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Promoting participation in physical activity through Snacktivity: A qualitative mixed methods study.
Krouwel M;Greenfield SM;Chalkley A;Sanders JP;Parretti HM;Gokal K;Jolly K;Skrybant M;Biddle SJH;Greaves C;Maddison R;Mutrie N;Ives N;Esliger DW;Sherar L;Edwardson CL;Yates T;Frew E;Tearne S;Daley AJ; (2023) PLoS ONE. 18
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Initial insights into the impact and implementation of Creating Active Schools in Bradford, UK.
Morris JL; Chalkley AE; Helme ZE; Timms O; Young E; McLoughlin GM; Bartholomew JB; Daly-Smith A (2023) International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 20
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Reframing physically active learning as movement-centred pedagogy: a European priority action framework.
Chalkley A;Mandelid MB;Singh A;Resaland GK;Daly-Smith A; (2023) International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 20
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Real-world application of a scalable school-based physical activity intervention: A cross-sectional survey of the implementation of The Daily Mile in Greater London primary schools.
Ram B;van Sluijs E;Chalkley A;Hargreaves D;Saxena S; (2023) PLoS ONE. 18
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A Qualitative Process Evaluation of Participant Experiences in a Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial to Reduce Indulgent Foods and Beverages
Madigan, Claire Deborah Hill, Andrew J Caterson, Ian Douglas Burk, Jessica Hendy, Chelsea Chalkley, Anna (2023) Nutrients. 15
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Effectiveness of physical activity interventions delivered or prompted by health professionals in primary care settings: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Kettle VE;Madigan CD;Coombe A;Graham H;Thomas JJC;Chalkley AE;Daley AJ; (2022) British Medical Journal. 376
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Unpacking physically active learning in education: a movement didaktikk approach in teaching?
Mandelid, M.B; Resaland, G.K; Lerum, O; Teslo, S; Chalkley, A; Singh, A; Bartholomew, J; Daly-Smith, A; Thurston, M; Tjomsland H.E; (2022) Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research.
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The structured health intervention for truckers (SHIFT) cluster randomised controlled trial: a mixed methods process evaluation.
Guest AJ;Paine NJ;Chen YL;Chalkley A;Munir F;Edwardson CL;Gray LJ;Johnson V;Ruettger K;Sayyah M;Sherry A;Troughton J;Varela-Mato V;Yates T;King J;Clemes SA; (2022) International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 19
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Assessing the Impacts of Creating Active Schools on Organisational Culture for Physical Activity.
Helme ZE;Morris JL;Nichols J;Chalkley AE;Bingham DD;McLoughlin GM;Bartholomew JB;Daly-Smith A; (2022) International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19
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“Go beyond your own comfort zone and challenge yourself”: A comparison on the use of physically active learning in Norway, the Netherlands and the UK
Chalkley A.E.;Mandelid M.B.;Thurston M.;Daly-Smith A.;Singh A.;Huiberts I.;Archbold V.S.J.;Resaland G.K.;Tjomsland H.E. (2022) Teaching and Teacher Education. 118
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DE-PASS Best Evidence Statement (BESt): modifiable determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents aged 5-19 years-a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.
Khudair M;Marcuzzi A;Ng K;Tempest GD;Bartoš F;Peric R;Maier M;Beccia F;Boccia S;Brandes M;Cardon G;Carlin A;Castagna C;Chaabene H;Chalkley A;Ciaccioni S;Cieślińska-Świder J;Čingienė V;Cortis C;Corvino C;de Geus EJ;Di Baldassarre A;Di Credico A;Drid P;Fernández Tarazaga RM;Gallè F;García Sánchez E;Gebremariam M;Ghinassi B;Goudas M;Hayes G;Honorio S;Izzicupo P;Jahre H;Jelsma J;Juric P;Kolovelonis A;Kongsvold A;Kouidi E;Mansergh F;Masanovic B;Mekonnen T;Mork PJ;Murphy M;O'Hara K;Torun AO;Palumbo F;Popovic S;Prieske O;Puharic Z;Ribeiro JC;Rumbold PLS;Sandu P;Sorić M;Stavnsbo M;Syrmpas I;van der Ploeg HP;Van Hoye A;Vilela S;Woods C;Wunsch K;Caprinica L;MacDonncha C;Ling FCM; ; (2022) BMJ Open. 12
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Eight Investments That Work for Physical Activity.
Milton K;Cavill N;Chalkley A;Foster C;Gomersall S;Hagstromer M;Kelly P;Kolbe-Alexander T;Mair J;McLaughlin M;Nobles J;Reece L;Shilton T;Smith BJ;Schipperijn J; (2021) Journal of physical activity & health. 18
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Impact of The Daily Mile on children's physical and mental health, and educational attainment in primary schools: iMprOVE cohort study protocol.
Ram B;Chalkley A;van Sluijs E;Phillips R;Venkatraman T;Hargreaves DS;Viner RM;Saxena S; (2021) BMJ Open. 11
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A critical review of national physical activity policies relating to children and young people in England.
Chalkley A;Milton K; (2021) Journal of Sport and Health Science. 10
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An evaluation of the implementation of a uk school-based running program
Chalkley A.E.;Routen A.C.;Harris J.P.;Cale L.A.;Gorely T.;Sherar L.B. (2020) Children. 7
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“I just like the feeling of it, outside being active”: Pupils’ experiences of a school-based running program, a qualitative study
Chalkley A.E.;Routen A.C.;Harris J.P.;Cale L.A.;Gorely T.;Sherar L.B. (2020) Journal Of Sport & Exercise Psychology. 42, 48-58.
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Global Matrix 3.0 physical activity report card for children and youth: a comparison across Europe.
Coppinger T;Milton K;Murtagh E;Harrington D;Johansen D;Seghers J;Skovgaard T; ;Chalkley A; (2020) Public Health. 187
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Using a multi-stakeholder experience-based design process to co-develop the Creating Active Schools Framework.
Daly-Smith A;Quarmby T;Archbold VSJ;Corrigan N;Wilson D;Resaland GK;Bartholomew JB;Singh A;Tjomsland HE;Sherar LB;Chalkley A;Routen AC;Shickle D;Bingham DD;Barber SE;van Sluijs E;Fairclough SJ;McKenna J; (2020) International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 17
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Marathon Kids UK: study design and protocol for a mixed methods evaluation of a school-based running programme.
Chalkley AE;Routen AC;Harris JP;Cale LA;Gorely T;Sherar LB; (2018) BMJ Open. 8
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A retrospective qualitative evaluation of barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a school-based running programme.
Chalkley AE;Routen AC;Harris JP;Cale LA;Gorely T;Sherar LB; (2018) BMC Public Health. 18
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Evaluation of the implementation of a whole-workplace walking programme using the RE-AIM framework.
Adams EJ;Chalkley AE;Esliger DW;Sherar LB; (2017) BMC Public Health. 17
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Getting a GRIP (getting research into practice) on movement integration in the school classroom
Routen A.;Chalkley A.;Sherar L. (2017) Physical Therapy Reviews. 22, 139-146.
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Muscle and bone strengthening activities for chidren and young people (5 to 18 years): A rapid evidence review
Anna Chalkley (2021) Public Health England.
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Active mile briefing : implementation guide
A Chalkley, J Clark, A Gahagan (2020) Public Health England.
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Active mile briefing : evidence and policy summary
A Chalkley, J Clark, A Gahagan (2020) Public Health England.
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Change4Life Evidence Review: Rapid evidence review on the effect of physical activity participation among children aged 5 – 11 years.
Anna Chalkley, Karen Milton, Charlie Foster (2015) Public Health England.
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Effectiveness of physical activity interventions delivered or prompted by health professionals in primary care settings: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Kettle V.E.;Madigan C.D.;Coombe A.;Graham H.;Thomas J.J.C.;Chalkley A.E.;Daley A.J. (2022) British Medical Journal.
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DE-PASS Best Evidence Statement (BESt): Modifiable determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents aged 5-19 years-a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Khudair M.;Marcuzzi A.;Ng K.;Tempest G.D.;Bartoš F.;Peric R.;Maier M.;Beccia F.;Boccia S.;Brandes M.;Cardon G.;Carlin A.;Castagna C.;Chaabene H.;Chalkley A.;Ciaccioni S.;Cieślińska-Wider J.;Ingien - V.;Cortis C.;Corvino C.;De Geus E.J.C.;Di Baldassarre A.;Di Credico A.;Drid P.;Fernández Tarazaga R.M.;Gallè F.;García Sánchez E.;Gebremariam M.;Ghinassi B.;Goudas M.;Hayes G.;Honorio S.;Izzicupo P.;Jahre H.;Jelsma J.;Juric P.;Kolovelonis A.;Kongsvold A.;Kouidi E.;Mansergh F.;Masanovic B.;Mekonnen T.;Mork P.J.;Murphy M.;O'Hara K.;Torun A.O.;Palumbo F.;Popovic S.;Prieske O.;Puharic Z.;Ribeiro J.C.;Rumbold P.L.S.;Sandu P.;Sorić M.;Stavnsbo M.;Syrmpas I.;Van Der Ploeg H.P.;Van Hoye A.;Vilela S.;Woods C.;Wunsch K.;Caprinica L.;Macdonncha C.;Ling F.C.M. (2022) BMJ Open.